Senior Quantum Network Software Architect

National Physical Laboratory (NPL); Teddington; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is seeking an experienced Quantum Network Software engineer to design and implement the control software for a secure quantum network testbed. You will bridge quantum networking with classical infrastructures, enabling coordinated operation of quantum nodes and links.

You will lead software architecture efforts, mentor colleagues, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver scalable, secure and interoperable networking platforms while engaging

Qualifications

• Strong software engineering experience.
• Experience in developing distributed systems, networking software and orchestration platforms.
• Experience with control stack architectures and internet protocols used in classical communication networks, and the languages and hardware used to implement them.
• Network synchronisation.
• Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams and provide technical leadership.
• A rigorous approach to problem solving and ability to develop solutions to challenging problems.
• An inquisitive mind and willingness to interact dynamically with colleagues and collaborators.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and development of the software architecture for quantum network orchestration, integrated with classical networking and cloud infrastructure.
• Implementation of monitoring, control, telemetry, testing and fault-management capabilities.
• Implementation of algorithms and software for quantum routing, entanglement distribution and resource scheduling.
• Working with quantum protocols and networking standards as they evolve.
• Contributing to the architecture of scalable, secure and interoperable quantum networking platforms.
• Collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams within NPL.
• Engagement with other quantum networks locally and internationally to evaluate different approaches to implementing network control software.
• Ensuring visibility of NPL’s scientific activities in internal and external fora, e.g. via technical publications and presentations.
• Working inclusively and collaboratively to develop partnership opportunities.
• Representing NPL to promote our work and raise our profile.

Skills

Software engineering

Distributed systems

Networking software

Orchestration platforms

Control stack architectures

Internet protocols

Leadership

Problem solving

Verbal communication

Tools

Python

Matlab

LabVIEW

Job description

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is seeking an experienced Quantum Network Software engineer to design and implement the control software for a secure quantum network testbed. You will bridge quantum networking with classical infrastructures, enabling coordinated operation of quantum nodes and links.

You will lead software architecture efforts, mentor colleagues, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver scalable, secure and interoperable networking platforms while engaging